Graduate / Assistant Town Planner
Overview
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well:respected private sector organisation with a long:standing presence in the environmental and infrastructure sector. Renowned for its innovation, sustainability focus, and contributions to essential infrastructure projects, this company offers a dynamic and forward:thinking working environment from its Reading office.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner to gain hands:on experience in a busy and collaborative planning team. The role provides a strong foundation for career development, with mentoring and support towards achieving RTPI chartership.
Responsibilities
As a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner, you will:
* Assist with the preparation and coordination of planning applications and supporting documentation.
* Undertake planning research and analysis to inform strategies.
* Liaise with local planning authorities, internal teams, and external consultants.
* Support the planning team on both operational and strategic planning matters.
* Work towards professional accreditation with full RTPI support.
You will play a key role in supporting projects related to waste management, infrastructure, and renewable energy, contributing to environmental sustainability and planning delivery.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
* A degree in Town Planning or a closely related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred).
* Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
* A genuine interest in infrastructure and environmental planning.
* Previous planning experience or a placement (desirable but not essential).
* A positive attitude, team spirit, and eagerness to develop a career in planning.
Day:to:Day
Your daily activities will include:
* Collaborating with colleagues to prepare and submit planning applications.
* Conducting research to support planning strategies and decision:making.
* Engaging with local authorities and stakeholders to facilitate project approvals.
* Participating in team meetings and contributing to project discussions.
* Developing your professional skills and working towards RTPI chartership.
Benefits
This role offers:
* A competitive salary based on experience.
* Hybrid working and flexibility to support work:life balance.
* Full RTPI support and mentoring to achieve professional accreditation.
* A clear career development pathway with opportunities for progression.
* The chance to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
How
If you are interested in this Graduate / Assistant Town Planner position, Joel Bland on or email